Flights Seoul → Istanbul
As of May 2026, economy flights from Seoul to Istanbul have a typical range JPY 64637–216003, median JPY 104016. Full range across all 500 offers: JPY 42248–439414. We analyzed 500 offers from 41 airlines in a single price check.
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How much do flights from Seoul to Istanbul cost?
Based on 500 offers · May 2026
Seoul to Istanbul flights ranged from JPY 42248 to JPY 439414 across 500 offers analyzed in May 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 500 offers.
These 500 offers (May 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between JPY 81396 and JPY 146275
What hidden fees do Seoul to Istanbul flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Seoul to Istanbul routes. The breakdown below is based on 500 offers analyzed in May 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (JPY) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| TK | 532 | 0% |
| OZ | 1576 | 1% |
| OM | 0 | 0% |
| DV | 15383 | 18% |
| C6 | 1801 | 2% |
| HY | 9428 | 9% |
| KC | 3845 | 3% |
| KE | 713 | 0% |
| LO | 4653 | 4% |
| CZ | 2441 | 3% |
| MU | 8243 | 9% |
| YP | 4965 | 3% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| CA | 2211 | 2% |
| EK | 2377 | 2% |
| UO | 52500 | 40% |
| HX | 24 | 0% |
| QR | 1894 | 2% |
| 3U | 0 | 0% |
| ZE | 19475 | 17% |
| VS | 2227 | 2% |
| TW | 2254742 | 1617% |
| EY | 1665 | 1% |
| AF | 2237 | 1% |
| KL | 3124 | 2% |
| SQ | 17 | 0% |
| CX | 50 | 0% |
| SC | 0 | 0% |
| ET | 1710 | 1% |
| AY | 11382 | 6% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
| LJ | 4500000 | 3027% |
| LH | 1721 | 1% |
| GA | 15 | 0% |
| PR | 15 | 0% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| VN | 10 | 0% |
| BR | 15 | 0% |
| OD | 5651 | 5% |
Jin Air: base ~JPY -4351350 + fees JPY 4500000 = ~JPY 148650 total. Vietnam Airlines: base ~JPY 149890 + fees JPY 10 = ~JPY 149900 total.
Jin Air's JPY 4500000 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Vietnam Airlines's lower-fee model — the JPY 4501240 base difference shrinks to JPY 1250 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Seoul to Istanbul?
41 airlines flew Seoul to Istanbul in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (JPY) | Median (JPY) | Fees (JPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DV | 14 | — | 52459 | 15383 (29%) |
 3U | 6 | — | 58460 | 0 (0%) |
 China Southern | 35 | — | 66973 | 2441 (4%) |
 China Eastern | 48 | — | 78484 | 8243 (11%) |
 OM | 32 | — | 81518 | 0 (0%) |
 Emirates | 41 | — | 81892 | 2377 (3%) |
 Air China | 21 | — | 82500 | 2211 (3%) |
 Qatar Airways | 34 | — | 88230 | 1894 (2%) |
 HY | 15 | — | 91286 | 9428 (10%) |
 SC | 12 | — | 93343 | 0 (0%) |
 FM | 12 | — | 101140 | n/a |
 C6 | 9 | — | 103170 | 1801 (2%) |
 Garuda Indonesia | 1 | — | 107370 | 15 (0%) |
 ZE | 11 | — | 109650 | 19475 (18%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | — | 111320 | 1710 (2%) |
 HX | 5 | — | 115890 | 24 (0%) |
 LOT Polish Airlines | 17 | — | 115994 | 4653 (4%) |
 OD | 2 | — | 117372 | 5651 (5%) |
 FlyArystan | 11 | — | 126116 | 3845 (3%) |
 HK Express | 1 | — | 129900 | 52500 (40%) |
 MF | 2 | — | 131166 | n/a |
 Virgin Atlantic | 5 | — | 132043 | 2227 (2%) |
 Etihad Airways | 17 | — | 133807 | 1665 (1%) |
 Thai Airways | 11 | — | 134252 | 0 (0%) |
 KLM | 24 | — | 144764 | 3124 (2%) |
 Jin Air | 1 | — | 148650 | 4500000 (3027%) |
 Vietnam Airlines | 1 | — | 149900 | 10 (0%) |
 T'way Air | 6 | — | 151500 | 2254742 (1488%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 11 | — | 159357 | 532 (0%) |
 YP | 3 | — | 168290 | 4965 (3%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 34 | — | 170377 | 1576 (1%) |
 Finnair | 3 | — | 182932 | 11382 (6%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 1 | — | 191610 | 15 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 3 | — | 195169 | 50 (0%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 7 | — | 196222 | 17 (0%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 3 | — | 210240 | 15 (0%) |
 Lufthansa | 4 | — | 211424 | 1721 (1%) |
 Air France | 8 | — | 226115 | 2237 (1%) |
 Korean Air | 20 | — | 256330 | 713 (0%) |
 ANA | 1 | — | 330410 | 0 (0%) |
 EVA Air | 1 | — | 439414 | 15 (0%) |
Where do the best Seoul → Istanbul prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from direct airline sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Seoul to Istanbul flights
- Seoul–Istanbul had 500 offers analyzed. Median price: JPY 104016.
- LJ charges 450000.0x more in ancillary fees than VN — JPY 4500000 vs JPY 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced JPY 67390 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was JPY 65960. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Seoul to Istanbul cost?
- Based on 500 offers analyzed, Seoul to Istanbul flights range from JPY 42248 to JPY 439414, with a median price of JPY 104016. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Seoul to Istanbul flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add JPY 48762 to the base fare on Seoul to Istanbul flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Seoul to Istanbul including all fees?
- DV has the lowest median fare on Seoul to Istanbul at JPY 52459 (median across 14 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Seoul–Istanbul flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was JPY 65960. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Seoul to Istanbul routes?
- Seoul to Istanbul has 41 airlines competing, creating a price range from JPY 42248 to JPY 439414 across 500 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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